15:23 – Players enter
As the Americans enter the court, the Blues will follow.
15:22 – A legend on the floor
Sue Bird gives the three blows of the stick on the parquet of the Accor Arena!
15:20 – The refereeing body
For this grand Olympic final, Boris Krejic, Viola Gyorgyi and Martin Vulic will be on the whistle.
15:15 – Update on staff numbers
Here are the French and American players qualified for the Olympic final:
- France: Marine Fauthoux, Romane Bernies, Leïla Lacan, Valériane Ayayi, Sarah Michel-Boury, Janelle Salaün, Marine Johannès, Gabby Williams, Alexia Chéry, Marième Badiane, Dominique Malonga and Iliana Rupert
- United States: Jewell Loyd, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Sabrina Ionescu, Kahleah Copper, Diana Taurasi, A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas, Napheesa Collier, Brittney Griner
15:10 – The Americans, the true basketball dream team
Since August 5, 1992 and a loss to the unified team of the former USSR, the American women’s basketball team has not lost a single game in an Olympic tournament, representing 60 consecutive victories. Of the 60 meetings, only two nations have lost by less than ten points: Russia at the 2004 Olympics (semifinal, 66-62) and Nigeria at the 2021 Olympics (group stage, 81-72). Tonight, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and their teammates will try to win an eighth Olympic gold medal in a row.
15:05 – The Blues concentrated
Less than half an hour before the kick-off of this Olympic final, the Blues are warming up, focused on creating the feat.
15:00 – On which channel can you watch France – United States?
TV rights holders JO 2024, France 2 And Eurosport 6 will broadcast the big gala match between the French and American basketball players.
14:55 – 17th title?
If the 64th medal of the French delegation is assured with this qualification in the final of the basketball players, the metal of the charm is still unknown. This afternoon, the Blues can win a 17th title for France at the 2024 Olympics.
14:50 – New Olympic confrontation
In the history of the Olympics, the French and American women’s teams have faced each other three times. All three confrontations took place during the last editions (London in 2012, Rio in 2016 and Tokyo in 2021). Each time, the Blues lost.
14:45 – Opposite scenarios
While the United States easily beat the Australians in the semi-finals (85-64), the qualification of the Blues for the Olympic final was far from easy. Indeed, Jean-Aimé Toupane’s players needed extra time to overcome the Belgians (81-75).
14:40 – A major challenge
This afternoon, the Bleues will face a team of American stars such as Sabrina Ionescu, Diana Taurasi, Breanna Stewart and Britney Griner. The last time the Americans did not win the Olympics was in 1992 in Barcelona. The challenge seems great but the French are playing at home and are capable of moving mountains. That’s good, here is one that will stand in front of them at the Accor Arena.
14:35 – Twelve years later
The last time the French women’s basketball team qualified for an Olympic final was in London in 2012. Les Bleues lost, winning a sublime silver medal.
14:30 – H – 1 !
Hello everyone, welcome to the Olympic women’s basketball final where the Blues will challenge the great nation of the United States. Kick-off in one hour!